Costs in Acrefair at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 5 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 5 miles; 2 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 1 within 5 miles, 6 within 10, 23 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 of 1,647 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Wrexham | 71st closest to a practice of 108 places in the county; the county median is 3.1 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Acrefair that list payment plans
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Acrefair, 6 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 5.0 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, 5.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 5.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 5.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 5.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 6.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 8.7 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acrefair with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Rhosllannerchrugog, 5.0 miles north; the next are Wrexham (5.3 miles north-east) and Oswestry (8.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 5.0 miles north |
| Wrexham | 4 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 8.7 miles south |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 11.8 miles north |
| Mold | 3 | 13.1 miles north |
| Chester | 9 | 14.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acrefair
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Art of Dental Care Chester (5.0 from 75 reviews), 16.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 16.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Acrefair, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, the nearest practice on our register (5 miles away, about 6.5 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £60 to £115 | £1,560 to £3,615 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £60 to £115 | £2,060 to £4,615 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £60 to £115 | £4,060 to £8,115 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £35 to £60 | £1,535 to £5,560 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £35 to £60 | £2,535 to £5,560 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Acrefair
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Wrexham Dental Works (5.7 miles) | Overleigh Orthodontics (16 miles); Masters Orthodontics (16.7 miles) | 5 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog (5 miles) | Ruabon Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles); Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (13.4 miles) | 9 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham (5.3 miles) | Wrexham Dental Works (5.7 miles); Signature Smiles (6.9 miles) | 11 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog (5 miles) | Ruabon Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles); Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham (5.6 miles) | 23 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog (5 miles) | Ruabon Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles); Wrexham Dental Works (5.7 miles) | 14 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Wrexham Dental Works (5.7 miles) | DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern Dentistry (14.6 miles); Overleigh Orthodontics (16 miles) | 8 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
The cost of straightening teeth in Acrefair runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget.
Typical Orthodontic Costs in Acrefair
The table below sets out indicative private ranges in Acrefair — useful for a like-for-like comparison:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay NHS Wales dental charges, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Acrefair. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Acrefair — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Cost Context for Acrefair
As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Acrefair usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Practices serving Acrefair differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Officially, Acrefair is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Acrefair. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Acrefair, 7.4% of the 1,647 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Wrexham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Acrefair has 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, more than 61% of towns in Wales. The closest secondary schools to Acrefair are St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (4.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Acrefair is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Acrefair is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 30 miles away. See local practice availability in Acrefair → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Why Quotes Vary So Much
Treatment type sets the baseline: the appliance you choose, from budget metal to premium lingual, largely decides the starting price before anything else.
Case complexity moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
Number of arches is an easy thing to miss: a single-arch quote will look cheaper than a dual-arch one, so check like for like.
Retainers are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads push city-centre fees above suburban ones. Acrefair usually has practices at several price points, so two or three quotes are worthwhile.
Affordable clear aligners in Acrefair
Lower-cost clear aligners in Acrefair are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
What to Watch For in Low-Cost Aligner Offers
Legitimate affordable aligner treatment in Acrefair is available — the markers of genuine value include: an in-person or photo-based clinical assessment before quoting, a clear treatment plan with defined tooth movements, a named GDC-registered clinician overseeing the case, refinement allowances in writing, and retainers included in the base fee.
Aligner pricing in Acrefair explained
What you pay for clear aligners in Acrefair reflects the case, not just the brand. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. Understanding what sits behind the number is the key to comparing value properly.
What Clear Aligners Cost in Acrefair
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Acrefair falls into these bands:
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Acrefair
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acrefair?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acrefair is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 5.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Ruabon Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles) and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acrefair?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Acrefair, 6 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Acrefair offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Acrefair that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 5.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ruabon Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles) and Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (13.4 miles).
Is Acrefair a family area?
Around 16.3% of Acrefair's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
What NHS area is Acrefair in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Acrefair falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Is Acrefair rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Acrefair falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Acrefair compared with the rest of Wales?
By the national deprivation index, Acrefair is close to the Wales average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How does case complexity affect cost?
More complex cases need more clinical time, more visits, and sometimes extra procedures like extractions — a mild spacing case costs a lot less than a complex overbite correction. Confirm the quote actually covers your full case, not just a simple scenario.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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